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Robert VerWys

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Robert

I am a passionate clinician eager to walk alongside you. I have worked with children, teens and adults across many different life stages. I am particularly passionate about walking alongside clients as they navigate through significant life transitions and the stress that comes with growing in their identities. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is a model that emphasizes the connections between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I am also passionate about the utilization of a psychodynamic elements, allowing the individual to actively unravel, experience and understand their true deep-rooted feelings and beliefs. I have worked in the mental health community for the last 6 years engaging with diverse populations, ages and diagnosis. I am eager to connect with you, and support you on your journey. Reach out today!

I am particularly passionate about walking alongside clients as they navigate through significant life transitions and the stress that comes with growing in their identities.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Robert VerWys, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #88902 (exp May 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Robert VerWys accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Robert VerWys is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Robert is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Robert’s California license number is 88902, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Robert VerWys has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Robert’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University Long Beach. Over that time, Robert has worked closely with Students.

Robert VerWys works with Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. These are the areas where Robert spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Robert is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Robert VerWys draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Robert’s style is authentic, engaging, exploratory, open-minded, and warm. In Robert’s words: “I am particularly passionate about walking alongside clients as they navigate through significant life transitions and the stress that comes with growing in their identities.”

Robert VerWys (he/him) offers therapy in English. Robert identifies as White.

Robert VerWys offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Robert is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Robert VerWys is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Robert will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Robert’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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